Awards Categories

Award Categories

PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Spirit Of The Year

The Spirit of the Year category refers to a distilled beverage that contains no added sugar and has at least 20% alcohol by volume.

Beer Of The Year

This category includes an alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. The Beer of the Year category recognizes a beer brand which has demonstrated consistency in taste and quality

Bitters Of The Year

Traditionally, an alcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter such that it produces a bitter, sweet or bittersweet flavor. Bitters include digestive bitters and cocktail bitters.

Water Of The Year

This category is descriptive of a water brand which has distinguished itself in unquestionable purification, distilling and bottling processes in water production.

Ciders/RTD

Also referred to as hard cider. Drinks made of fermented juice of apples or other fruits qualify as cider.

CSD Of The Year

This category refers to Carbonated Soft Drinks. Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) are a combination of sugar, applicable flavoring, water and an incorporation of carbon dioxide. Energy Drinks also fall into this category.

Fruit Juice Of The Year

This includes beverages made from fresh fruits extract.

Cocoa/Dairy/Chocolate Beverage

This category recognizes all dairy and cocoa-based beverages with high nutritional content and often referred to as food drinks.

Energy Drink Of The Year

The Energy Drink category refers to drinks that contain sugar and stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation. They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain other sweeteners, herbal extracts, taurine, and amino acids.

GENERAL CATEGORIES

Product Of The Year

Most exceptional product on the market in terms of performance, innovativeness, Visibility & sponsorship drives, quality of taste and meeting international standards.

Manufacturer Of The Year

A manufacturer who best demonstrates commitment to standards & best practices, plant and production capacity, contribution to society, distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics, operations and industry support for peers.

New Beverage Of The Year

Beverage product introduced in the year 2018 and has positioned itself as a promising beverage enjoyed by all with quality taste and good marketing and sales promotion.

Socially Responsible Company (CSR)

A beverage company that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders.

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Wine Of The Year

This category recognizes a wine brand that is imported to Ghana and has demonstrated consistency in taste and quality.

International Beer Of The Year

This category recognizes a beer brand that is imported to Ghana and has demonstrated consistency in taste and quality.

International Spirit Of The Year

This category recognizes spirit beverage that is imported to Ghana and has demonstrated consistency in taste and quality.

About GBA

The Beverage Industry is a fast-growing sector in the economy of Ghana. Over the years, it has been pivotal in providing refreshment and entertainment to the people of Ghana. Continue reading...